Study reveals most affordable Perth suburbs to rent near top schools

Camera IconRossmoyne Senior High School is highly regarded.Picture: WA News, Steve Ferrier/The West Australian

An analysis has revealed the most affordable Perth suburbs for families looking to rent near top schools.

According to the guide, by national property website rent.com.au, rental bargains can be found near John Calvin Christian College in Armadale, Perth College in Mt Lawley, Guildford Grammar School and All Saints’ College in Bull Creek.

The top public schools in affordable areas were Churchlands Senior High School, Willetton Senior High School, Perth Modern School in Subiaco and Rossmoyne Senior High School.

John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle and a small Jewish school in Dianella, Carmel School, also made the top 10.

Rent.com.au chief executive Greg Bader said the data showed it was possible for parents to strike a balance between rental affordability and getting the best education for their children.

He said 30 per cent of people in WA lived in rented accommodation and schools were a topic that often came up when families were looking to move.

Camera IconChurchlands Senior High School.Picture: The West Australian, Michael O'Brien/The West Australian

“Generally it is more expensive to rent in an area with a good school but there are still opportunities to get in there,” he said.

“Some families sacrifice quite a bit to get their kids into these schools.”

The list was created by analysing median rents across Perth and matching the data with top-ranked high schools in the area.

Some schools on the list cater for specific students, including academically gifted children or those interested in the arts. Entry to Perth Modern is by academic achievement only.

Mr Bader said the message should be that there were price points in the suburbs named that seemed to cater for everyone. He said many people, including expats, preferred renting over home ownership for logical and practical reasons.

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